The founder of the world’s largest hedge fund says bitcoin can for part of a diversified portfolio, though he may still prefer gold. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/bridgewaters-ray-dalio-softens-stance-on-bitcoin-says-it-has-place-in-investors-portfolios

Bertelsmann has invested in the second fund of Berlin’s Greenfield One, a crypto venture firm with earlier bets on NEAR, Arweave and others. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/bertelsmann-greenfield-one-crypto-fund

A shared payments infrastructure initiated by the state and joined by major Indian banks, the United Payments Interface (UPI) accounted for over 2.2 billion transactions in November. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/google-walmart-lead-market-share-india-digital-payments

Bitcoin has fallen toward a key area of psychological support near $18,000. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-drops-to-18k

The company was valued in its last funding round in September at $11.7 billion, showing how the platform has grown during the pandemic and among millennials, the NY Post …

The bitcoin market dipped again Tuesday while traders have scooped up ether options at the $1,120 price level. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/market-wrap-bitcoin-steadies-big-ether-options

One of Ethereum’s most popular software wallets, MyEtherWallet, is giving users access to Ethereum 2.0 staking. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/myetherwallet-in-app-staking-ethereum-2-0

Michael Saylor announced plans to offer convertible bonds with the express intent to buy BTC. The community reacts. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/microstrategy-raising-another-400m-btc

MicroStrategy was trading sharply lower Tuesday after a Citi analyst changed his rating to “sell.” Source: https://www.coindesk.com/microstrategy-bitcoin-rally-overextended-citi

With two new grants under her belt, Bitcoin Core’s first full-time female developer is building the future of the network. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/amiti-uttarwar-most-influential-2020